Borders Bletherings

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Borders Bletherings episodes

September 20 17th century, part 2
Join Mary and Doug as they explore the parallels between the 17th and 21st centuries.

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51 min
August 23 The Contradictions of the Seventeenth Century
Mary and Doug discuss the century of cannons and muskets but also omens and witches.

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43 min
August 02 Dr Percy Calder
Mary and Doug blether about Dr Percy Calder and his work on Tuberculin milk.

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39 min
July 05 A History of Witches
A history of Scottish witches - Mary and Doug blether about the two men instrumental in the persecution of witches in the 17th century.

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1 hr
June 08 The Wars of Independence
Join Mary and Doug as they discuss the Scottish Wars of Independence and how it affected the Scottish Borders.

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49 min
May 10 John Balliol
Join Mary and Doug as they blether about how his rule affected the Scottish Borders.

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42 min
April 12 The Great Depression
Mary and Doug blether about the Great Depression and how it affected the Scottish Borders.

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31 min
March 09 Somerled
Mary and Doug discuss the 12th century Lord of the Isles and how his defeat at the battle of Renfrew affected the Scottish Borders.

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47 min
February 15 Willie Scott, the Border Shepherd
Mary and Doug are joined by folk musician Tom Bonnar to discuss the life and work of Willie Scott the Border Shepherd.

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39 min
January 12 Murder at the Bishop's Palace
Mary and Doug discuss when the waters of the Gala ran red with the blood of the men of Wedale.

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36 min

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Everyone knows the history of Scotland: the romance of the highlands with Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Northern Isles with their Pictish and Viking heritage, Dundee with Jute and Jam, Glasgow and its…